| SCREENED | Tested or checked so as to determine suitability for a task (8) |
| LOOKINTO | Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (4,4) |
| RABID | Clear, when blood type checked, so not this? |
| MONITORED | Checked then drove round Northern Ireland (9) |
| CHECKS | Examines so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition. (6) |
| SUSS | Examine so as to determine accuracy (4) |
| HOSPITAL | ____ pass, phrase for a task that will bring criticism on whoever gets it (8) |
| EXAMINED | Tested or scrutinised (8) |
| SKILLSET | Collective abilities needed for a task |
| INTERVIEW | Meeting in which an employer assesses an applicant's suitability for a job; session of police questioning; or, a conversation between a journalist and person of interest (9) |
| VETTED | Checked someone for suitability, for a job say (6) |
| VETS | Investigates thoroughly to ensure suitability, for a job perhaps (4) |
| APTNESS | Suitability for a situation |
| SEERSUCKER | A thin crinkly Indian striped or checked cotton fabric (10) |
| WARMTOONESWORK | Begin to feel enthusiasm for a task (4,2,4,4) |
| NATURAL | One who has an innate talent for a task or activity (7) |
| BASICMATH | Hand-wavy generalization for a task that's deemed to be simple |
| COATS | They may be checked or checked |
| EDITOR | Employee in paper company who corrected it or checked (6) |
| TIMELINESS | Suitability for the moment conveyed by words of drama in our paper |
